Application Launcher for Drive

Application Launcher for Drive is a free browser add on for Windows that lets you open files from Google Drive directly with your installed desktop programs bypassing Google’s default web apps. It’s a handy tool for people who want more control and prefer using familiar software like Microsoft Word or Adobe Photoshop instead of Google Docs or Sheets.

To get it working, you’ll need to have the Google Drive desktop app installed and your account synced. This creates a bridge between your cloud files and your local apps. But here’s the catch: many users say the extension can be glitchy. It doesn’t always work smoothly, and some report files not opening correctly or the tool just failing to respond at times. So while the idea is great, the execution often falls short.

You’ll need a Windows PC with the Google Drive app already set up to use it. If you’re someone who relies heavily on desktop software and uses Drive for storage, it might be worth a try just be ready for a few hiccups along the way.